US Universities Tighten Protest Rules Amid Graduation Season Tensions

As graduation nears, universities across the U.S. are implementing stricter policies on protests and speeches, balancing safety concerns with free speech rights.

• University of Southern California cancels valedictorian's speech citing safety concerns, sparking campus protests.
• Columbia University arrests over 100 students at pro-Palestinian protests, with ongoing tensions affecting graduation plans.
• American University bans all indoor protests, while other universities impose similar restrictions to manage disruptions.
• Harvard faces criticism for its handling of free speech issues, with the university's president addressing Congress on related challenges.
• Recent campus rules are aimed at ensuring safety and non-disruption during key events like graduation ceremonies, but critics argue they limit free expression.

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